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== The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim ==


==== Install STEP Core ====
{{AlertSmall‏‎|type=construction|text=This pack is a work-in-progress. This guide it is not complete, nor is it organized very well yet.}}
This build is based a complete STEP Core installation as of [[STEP:Guide|STEP v2.2.9.2r3]] (November 23, 2015)


==== Benchmarks ====
 
== The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - SkyDIVE ==
 
SkyDIVE is the name I've given this build. DIVE didn't mean anything when I started, but now I'm calling it Deep Immersion Vicious Environment.
 
=== Why This Guide Exists ===
While I have never actually finished vanilla Skyrim (''I know, I know''), I have played long enough to recognize what ''I think'' are shortcomings in the vanilla game.
A credit to Bethesda, the Creation engine is capable of supporting improved graphics assets and new functionality through modding. 
 
=== Goals ===
 
* Produce a stable, playable game with no CTDs, an acceptable (30+) frame-rate, and stay within VRAM (<2GB) limits.
* Overhaul existing vanilla systems for balance, make multiple character builds viable, and encourage repeat play-through.
* Add new systems and game-play elements that add further depth and challenge to the vanilla game.
* Overhaul existing vanilla locations with additional elements for added realism and depth.
* Add new buildings, ruins and other elements around Skyrim to encourage exploration and discovery.
* Overhaul existing vanilla NPCs so they are more intelligent, capable, and more lively.
* Add new NPCs to interact with, and new interactions to give Skyrim a more lived-in feel.
* Track game progress through user interface, achievements, and in-game locations.
* Minimize or eliminate fast-travel with new transit methods.
* Modify the user interface for more immersive game-play.
* Design, build, and decorate player homes anywhere.
* New professions and money making opportunities.
* New followers and companions.
 
=== What I to '''avoid''': ''(At least for now.)'' === 
 
* Adding completely new lands. Falskaar and Elsweyr will have to wait, shame I missed out on Wyrmstooth.
* Add completely new DLC-like quests; small quests added by a non-quest mods are fine.
 
== Methodology ==
 
# '''Install [[STEP:Guide|STEP]] ''(Core Standard v2.2.9.2r3)'' '''
# '''Run some [[User:Phoneboi/Benchmarks|benchmarks]] '''
# '''Backup, ''always'' make a backup'''
 
== Install STEP Core ==
 
Just like it says on the tin, install [[STEP:Guide|STEP]] ''(Core Standard v2.2.9.2r3).
In my case, I installed with the low-quality options where available since VRAM usage is a concern.
 
== Custom Mod Installation ==
 
=== Complete Alchemy and Cooking Overhaul ===
:* Requires Wiseman303’s Flora Fixes
:* CACO Patch for Audio Overhaul for Skyrim
:* CACO Patch for Cutting Room Floor
:* CACO Patch for Invisibility Glitch Eyes Fix
:* CACO Patch for Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch
 
=== Complete Crafting Overhaul ===
:* CCO Replacement for ‘Weapons & Armor_TrueWeaponsLvlLists.esp’
::* This is a replacement for ‘Weapons & Armor_TrueWeaponsLvlLists.esp’ included in Weapons & Armor fixes.
::* I moved the WAF ESP to it's own mod folder for STEP and disabled it for SkyDIVE.
:* CACO Patch for Complete Crafting Overhaul Remade
 
=== Ordinator ===
:* Uncapper for Ordinator - Custom
:* CACO-Ordinatored Merge Patch
 
 
<big>'''BENCHMARK'''</big>
 
=== Realistic Needs and Diseases ===
:* Install a new version of Realistic Water Two and select compatibility option for RND.
:* CCF Patch for Realistic Needs and Diseases
:* CACO Patch for Realistic Needs and Diseases
 
=== Skyrim Immersive Creatures ===
:* NARC Patch for Skyrim Immersive Creatures
:* WAF Patch for Skyrim Immersive Creatures
:* CACO Patch for Skyrim Immersive Creatures
:* CCO Patch for Skyrim Immersive Creatures
 
=== Interesting NPCs ===
:* CCF Patch for Interesting NPCs
 
=== Inconsequential NPCs ===
:* No notes at this time
 
 
<big>'''BENCHMARK'''</big>
 
=== Art of the Catch ===
:* CCOR Patch for Art of the Catch
 
=== Campfire ===
:* No notes at this time
 
=== Frostfall ===
:* SkyUI Add-On for Frostfall
 
=== Hunterborn ===
:* No notes at this time
 
=== Hunting in Skyrim - No Perks ===
:* Turn off skinning system (when available), this conflicts with Hunterborn.
:* Manually loot the goat in the “It All Starts With a Wolf” quest.
:* Manually loot the deer in “There’s More Than One Way to Skin a..” quest.
 
 
<big>'''BENCHMARK'''</big>
 
=== Climates of Tamriel ===
:* ''(Testing)'' Hazardous recommended.
:* ''(Testing)'' Warm recommended.
:* ''(Testing)'' Nights: Level 3 recommended.
 
 
<big>'''BENCHMARK'''</big>
 
== STEP Extended Selections ==
 
=== Interface ===
 
'''Disease Descriptions'''
:* Install the Realistic Needs and Diseases version.
 
'''Immersive HUD'''
:* No notes at this time
 
'''Lore-Based Loading Screens'''
:* No notes at this time
 
'''Main Menu Spinning Emblem'''
:* Slow version recommended.
 
=== Landscape & Environment ===
 
'''AMidianBorn Caves and Mines'''
:* 1k version
 
'''AMidianBorn Whiterun'''
:* 1k version
 
'''Footprints'''
:* No notes at this time
 
'''Lanterns Of Skyrim'''
:* (Testing) Also install the CoT presets.
:* Recommendation: ''(Testing)''
 
'''Re-Defined Dungeons'''
:* 1024 version
 
=== Characters & Creatures ===
 
'''Bird and Flocks'''
:* Hearthfire Edition
:* This mod conflicts with DynDOLOD generation, disable if generating new LODs.
 
===  Animations & Effects ===
 
'''Animated Weapon Enchants'''
:* No notes at this time
 
'''Faster Get Up Stand Up Animation'''
:* No notes at this time
 
'''Deadly Spell Impacts'''
:* Medium, low-quality available.
 
'''Enhanced Blood Textures'''
:* No notes at this time
 
'''Improved Weapon Impact Effects'''
:* No notes at this time
 
'''Lightning During Thunder Storms'''
:* Also install the CoT patch.
 
'''Smaller Ice Spikes and Spear'''
:* No notes at this time
 
'''Wonders of Weather'''
:* No notes at this time
 
=== Clutter & Miscellaneous ===
 
'''The 418th Step'''
:* No notes at this time
 
'''Dark Brotherhood Tenets Restored'''
:* No notes at this time
 
'''Radiant and Unique Potions and Poisons HD'''
:* Skipped for now.
 
'''Realistic Instruments'''
:* No notes at this time
 
'''Rens HD Shrines'''
:* No notes at this time
 
=== Sound ===
 
'''Immersive Thunder'''
:* No notes at this time
 
<big>'''BENCHMARK'''</big>
 
== STEP Extended Gameplay ==
 
== Combat and Magic ==
 
== Complimentary Mods ==
 
== Combat and Magic ==
 
 
<big>'''BENCHMARK'''</big>
 
== Fixes ==
{| class="steptable" |
{| class="steptable" |
! style="width:30%; |
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Opening Carriage Ride'''
! '''Version'''
! '''Large Worldspace''' <sup>1</sup>
! '''Notes'''
! '''Medium Worldspace''' <sup>2</sup>
! '''Small Worldspace''' <sup>3</sup>
|-
|-
| style="text-align:left;" |  
|style="width: 400px;"| [https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/70656/? Wiseman303's Flora Fixes]
| style="text-align:center;" |  Min / Max / Avg  / StdDev
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center;"| v2.01
| style="text-align:center;" |  Min / Max / Avg  / StdDev
| Merge in the '' WM Flora Fixes SMIM Patch'' optional
| style="text-align:center;" |  Min /  Max /  Avg  / StdDev
|}
| style="text-align:center;" | Min /  Max /  Avg  / StdDev
 
|-
== Skills & Perks ==
| style="text-align:left;" | '''FPS - Vanilla'''
{| class="steptable" |
| style="text-align:center;" |  36 /  62 /  51 /  06
! '''Mod Name'''
| style="text-align:center;" |  59 /  61 /  60 /  00
! '''Version'''
| style="text-align:center;" |  42 /  61 /  53 /  05
! '''Notes'''
| style="text-align:center;" |   59 /  62 /  60 /  00
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | '''FPS - STEP Core'''
| style="text-align:center;" |  29 /  61 /  46 /  07
| style="text-align:center;" |  43 /  61 /  56 /  05
| style="text-align:center;" |  28 /  61 /  47 /  08
| style="text-align:center;" |  55 /  61 /  60 /  01
|-
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | '''VRAM - Vanilla'''
|style="width: 400px;"| [https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/68425/? Ordinator - Perks of Skyrim] by Enai Siaion
| style="text-align:center;" | 0376 / 1272 / 1086 / 0105
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center;"| v7.31
| style="text-align:center;" | 0879 / 1135 / 0973 / 0114
| Merge in the ''Ordinator - Dragonborn Respec'' optional
| style="text-align:center;" | 1077 / 1204 / 1137 / 0046
| style="text-align:center;" | 0928 / 1251 / 0932 / 0029
|-
|-
| style="text-align:left;" | '''VRAM - STEP Core'''
|style="width: 400px;"| [https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/68720/? Custom Uncapper for Ordinator] by Shruikan
| style="text-align:center;" | 1554 / 2029 / 1866 / 0118
| style="text-align:center;" | v4.04
| style="text-align:center;" | 1758 / 1892 / 1821 / 0057
| Install the '''v4.04''' main file. Custom settings recommended.
| style="text-align:center;" | 1906 / 1966 / 1945 / 0014
| style="text-align:center;" | 1214 / 1218 / 1218 / 0001
|}
|}
<small>Values are Min/Max/Ave, <sup>1</sup>Whiterun Exterior, <sup>2</sup>Whiterun Interior, <sup>3</sup>Temple of Kynareth</small>


==== Custom Fixes ====
== Crafting ==
These are fixes that do not significantly alter gameplay that I feel should have been included in the vanilla game.
<small>
{| class="steptable" |
{| class="steptable" |
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Category'''
! '''Version'''
! '''Version'''
! '''Description'''
! '''Guide'''
! '''Notes'''
! '''Notes'''
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/63330/? Cobb Encumbrance]
|style="width: 400px;"| [https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/69306/? Complete Alchemy and Cooking Overhaul] by kryptopyr
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Fixes
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center;"| v1.2
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v1.6
| [[User:Phoneboi/SkyrimCustomNotes#Complete_Alchemy_and_Cooking_Overhaul|Guide]]
| Lightweight change to encumbrance system.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |  
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | 
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/22650/? ESF - The Companions Guild]
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/70272/? CACO-Ordinatored] by Servant of Sin
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Fixes
| style="text-align:center;" | v1.42
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v0.3.8
| Install ''CACO-Ordinatored - Merged''  optional
| Realistic requirements to join the Companions Guild
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Full
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/38470/? Farmers Sell Produce]
| CACO - Patch for USLEEP
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Fixes
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v1.0
| Compatibility for Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch
| Farmers will sell what they grow.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | 
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/62894/? Not So Fast - Main Quest]
| CACO - Patch for Invisibility Eyes Fix
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Fixes
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v1.3
| Compatibility for Invisibility Eyes Fix
| Slow down the pace of the main quest.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/26359/? The Choice is Yours]
| CACO - Patch for Audio Overhaul for Skyrim
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Fixes
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v1.6
| Compatibility for Audio Overhaul for Skyrim
| Speaking to NPCs will not start quests automatically.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Legendary
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/14157/? Thieves Guild Requirements]
| CACO - Patch for Complete Crafting Overhaul
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Fixes
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v3.0
| Compatibility for Complete Crafting Overhaul
| Realistic requirements to join the Thieves Guild
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | 
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/38151/? Timing is Everything]
| CACO - Patch for Cutting Room Floor
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Fixes
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v2.02
| Compatibility for Cutting Room Floor
| Adjust quest starting requirements.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/68620/? Skyrim Creature Size Variants]
| [https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/49791/? Complete Crafting Overhaul Remade] by kryptopyr
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Fixes
| style="text-align:center;" | v1.7
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v1.8.6
| [[User:Phoneboi/SkyrimCustomNotes#Complete_Crafting_Overhaul_Remade|Guide]]
| Vary the size of both friendly and hostile NPCs.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |  
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/15339/? Skyrim Sizes]
| Complete Crafting Overhaul - TrueWeaponsLvlLists.esp
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Fixes
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | 2.0
| This replaces the TrueWeaponsLvlLists ESP from Weapons and Armor Fixes
| Adjusts character size based on race and gender.
|}
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
 
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |  
== Archery ==
{| class="steptable" |
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Version'''
! '''Notes'''
|-
|style="width: 400px;"| Archery Gameplay Overhaul
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center;"| v0.0
| New archery animations, bleed effect, magic arrows and draw fatigue.
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/65681/? Suspicious City Guards]
| Nock to Tip
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Fixes
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v4
| Craft arrows and upgrade (restring) bows.
| Guards actually pay attention.
|-
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |  
| Sneak Tools
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |  
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| Adds some unique arrow types and mechanics.
|-
| Sneak Tools Patch
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| Fixes some problems with the original mod.
|}
|}
</small>


==== Custom Interface ====
== Combat ==
Additional changes to the game's interface.
- Note: If planning a Khajiit play-through, consider replacing Immersive Player Dialog with [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/14513/? Khajiit Speak]
 
<small>
{| class="steptable" |
{| class="steptable" |
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Category'''
! '''Version'''
! '''Version'''
! '''Description'''
! '''Guide'''
! '''Notes'''
! '''Notes'''
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31202/? Disease Descriptions]
|style="width: 400px;"| ACE - Combat Skills
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Interface
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v1.3
| Install Magic, Realistic Combat, Synergies and BYOG
| Better descriptions of diseases.
|-
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |  
| Action Combat
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| Adds weapon parrying, pain reaction, exhaustion, counter-strikes & vulnerability.
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/32695/? Even Better Quest Objectives]
| Combat Behavior Improved
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Interface
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v1.5.7a
| Cancel attacks by blocking, timed blocking, speed fixes
| More helpful quest objectives.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | [[User:Phoneboi/SkyrimCustomNotes#Even_Better_Quest_Objectives|Guide]]
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/3222/? Immersive HUD - iHUD]
| Battle Fatigue and Injuries
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Interface
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v3.0.03
| Injuries and associated penalties during battles.
| Hides UI elements when not needed.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/51469/? Immersive Player Dialog]
| Enhanced Enemy AI
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Interface
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v2.0
| Script-free improvement on enemy combat styles.
| Rework of player dialog options.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/63874/? Immersive Speechcraft]
| NPC Knockout Overhaul
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Interface
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v1.1
| Stealth and combat knockouts are now possible.
| Barter, convince, intimidate and fight.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | 
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/21265/? Lore-Based Loading Screens]
| Revenge of the Enemies
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Interface
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v1.1
| Enemies use skills, spells and perks during combat.
| New loading screens based on lore.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/7801/? Main Menu Spinning Emblem]
| RotE - Patch for CCF
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Interface
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v1.01
| Compatibility for Clothing and Clutter Fixes
| Spinning Skyrim logo on main menu.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Slow Speed
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/7901/? No Menu and Loading Smoke]
| RotE - Patch for COP
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Interface
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v1.0
| Compatibility for Consistent Older People
| Remove smoke from main menu and load screens.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/71464/? Real Names]
| RotE - Patch for USLEEP
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Interface
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v2.26
| Compatibility for Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch
| Guards are people too.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | 
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/73236/? Simply Knock]
| RotE - Patch for WAF
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Interface
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v1.0.8
| Compatibility for Weapons and Armor Fixes
| Knock on locked doors, speak with owner.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | 
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/32060/? TTYM - Think To Yourself Messages]
| Yield
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Interface
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v1.4
| Enemies will yield and go non-hostile.
| Rework of in-game messages.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | 
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
|}
|}
</small>


==== Custom Landscape ====
== Dragons ==
New textures, buildings, ruins and other landscape elements.
**May require re-generation of DynamicLOD
<small>
{| class="steptable" |
{| class="steptable" |
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Category'''
! '''Version'''
! '''Version'''
! '''Description'''
! '''Guide'''
! '''Notes'''
! '''Notes'''
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/39190/? aMidianBorn Caves and Mines]
|style="width: 400px;"| Dragon Combat Overhaul
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Landscape
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v3
| Dragons are smarter and have more combat tactics.
| Hi-res textures for caves, frozen caves and mines.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | 
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | 1k
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/38491/? aMidianBorn Whiterun]
| Deadly Dragons
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Landscape
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v2
| Dragons present a real challenge.
| Hi-res textures for the whole of Whiterun.
|}
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | [[User:Phoneboi/SkyrimCustomNotes#aMidianBorn_Whiterun|Guide]]
 
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | 1k
== Magic ==
|-
{| class="steptable" |
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/73479/? Ashlander Camp - New Zainab]
! '''Mod Name'''
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Landscape
! '''Version'''
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v1.1
! '''Notes'''
| Found in Eastmarch, in the marshes south of Windhelm.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/73916/? Blowing in the Wind]
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Landscape
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v1.6
| Store and inn signs move with wind.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |[[User:Phoneboi/SkyrimCustomNotes#Blowing_in_the_Wind|Guide]]
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
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| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/14178/? Bring Out Your Dead]
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Landscape
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v3.0.0
| The dead are laid to rest.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/15508/? Carriages and Ships]
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Landscape
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v3.76
| More carriages and ships to get around Tamriel.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
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|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/22745/? Footprints]
|style="width: 400px;"| Apocalypse Magic
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Landscape
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v1.0
| Adds a huge number of new spells.
| Add footprints to the player, NPCs, and creatures.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | 
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/3147/? Re-Defined Dungeons]
| Apocalypse Magic - Patch for Ordinator
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Landscape
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v1.0
| Compatibility for Ordinator
| Hi-res textures for dungeons.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | 1024
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/57578/? Signs of Skyrim]
| Forgotten Magic Redone
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Landscape
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v1.2
| Adds unique spells that level with use.
| Hi-res textures for signs.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | [[User:Phoneboi/SkyrimCustomNotes#Signs_of_Skyrim|Guide]]
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/64201/? Skyrim Wayshrines]
| Smart Cast
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Landscape
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v2.1
| Streamlined, quick-fire casting.
| Balanced fast travel alternative.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/70142/? The Notice Board]
| Spell Chaining
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Landscape
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v2.2
| Chain spells together for added effects.
| Add new and alternative radiant (and side) quests.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/70260/? The Notice Board Redefined]
| Spell Charging
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Landscape
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | v1.0
| Charge spells before use, or absorb them for added effects.
| Hi-res textures and meshes for the notice board.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" |
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | 2k
|-
|-
| style="width: 30%" | Mod Name
| Wrath of Nature
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Mod Category
| style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Mod Version
| Nature magic and animal transformations.
| Mod Description.
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Mod Details
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Mod Notes
|}
|}
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==== Custom Environment ====
== Interface ==
New textures, weather and other environmental elements.
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! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Mod Name'''
! '''Category'''
! '''Version'''
! '''Version'''
! '''Description'''
! '''Guide'''
! '''Notes'''
! '''Notes'''
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| style="width: 30%" | Mod Name
|style="width: 400px;"| Disease Descriptions
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Mod Category
|style="width: 50px; text-align:center;"| v0.0
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Mod Version
|
| Mod Description.
|-
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Mod Details
| Even Better Quest Objectives
| style="width:72px; text-align:center;" | Mod Notes
|style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
|
|-
| Hardcore Compass - No Found Places or Enemies
|style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
|
|-
| Immersive HUD - iHUD
|style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
|
|-
| Lore-Based Loading Screens
|style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
|
|-
| Main Menu Spinning Emblem - Very Slow
|style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
|
|-
| No Menu and Loading Smoke
|style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
|
|-
| Non-Automatic Skill Books
|style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
|
|-
| People are Strangers
|style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
|
|-
| Real Names
|style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
|
|-
| Unique Region Names
|style="text-align:center;"| v0.0
|
|}
|}
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WIP:
This pack is a work-in-progress. This guide it is not complete, nor is it organized very well yet.


The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - SkyDIVE[edit | edit source]

SkyDIVE is the name I've given this build. DIVE didn't mean anything when I started, but now I'm calling it Deep Immersion Vicious Environment.

Why This Guide Exists[edit | edit source]

While I have never actually finished vanilla Skyrim (I know, I know), I have played long enough to recognize what I think are shortcomings in the vanilla game. A credit to Bethesda, the Creation engine is capable of supporting improved graphics assets and new functionality through modding.

Goals[edit | edit source]

  • Produce a stable, playable game with no CTDs, an acceptable (30+) frame-rate, and stay within VRAM (<2GB) limits.
  • Overhaul existing vanilla systems for balance, make multiple character builds viable, and encourage repeat play-through.
  • Add new systems and game-play elements that add further depth and challenge to the vanilla game.
  • Overhaul existing vanilla locations with additional elements for added realism and depth.
  • Add new buildings, ruins and other elements around Skyrim to encourage exploration and discovery.
  • Overhaul existing vanilla NPCs so they are more intelligent, capable, and more lively.
  • Add new NPCs to interact with, and new interactions to give Skyrim a more lived-in feel.
  • Track game progress through user interface, achievements, and in-game locations.
  • Minimize or eliminate fast-travel with new transit methods.
  • Modify the user interface for more immersive game-play.
  • Design, build, and decorate player homes anywhere.
  • New professions and money making opportunities.
  • New followers and companions.

What I to avoid: (At least for now.)[edit | edit source]

  • Adding completely new lands. Falskaar and Elsweyr will have to wait, shame I missed out on Wyrmstooth.
  • Add completely new DLC-like quests; small quests added by a non-quest mods are fine.

Methodology[edit | edit source]

  1. Install STEP (Core Standard v2.2.9.2r3)
  2. Run some benchmarks
  3. Backup, always make a backup

Install STEP Core[edit | edit source]

Just like it says on the tin, install STEP (Core Standard v2.2.9.2r3). In my case, I installed with the low-quality options where available since VRAM usage is a concern.

Custom Mod Installation[edit | edit source]

Complete Alchemy and Cooking Overhaul[edit | edit source]

  • Requires Wiseman303’s Flora Fixes
  • CACO Patch for Audio Overhaul for Skyrim
  • CACO Patch for Cutting Room Floor
  • CACO Patch for Invisibility Glitch Eyes Fix
  • CACO Patch for Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch

Complete Crafting Overhaul[edit | edit source]

  • CCO Replacement for ‘Weapons & Armor_TrueWeaponsLvlLists.esp’
  • This is a replacement for ‘Weapons & Armor_TrueWeaponsLvlLists.esp’ included in Weapons & Armor fixes.
  • I moved the WAF ESP to it's own mod folder for STEP and disabled it for SkyDIVE.
  • CACO Patch for Complete Crafting Overhaul Remade

Ordinator[edit | edit source]

  • Uncapper for Ordinator - Custom
  • CACO-Ordinatored Merge Patch


BENCHMARK

Realistic Needs and Diseases[edit | edit source]

  • Install a new version of Realistic Water Two and select compatibility option for RND.
  • CCF Patch for Realistic Needs and Diseases
  • CACO Patch for Realistic Needs and Diseases

Skyrim Immersive Creatures[edit | edit source]

  • NARC Patch for Skyrim Immersive Creatures
  • WAF Patch for Skyrim Immersive Creatures
  • CACO Patch for Skyrim Immersive Creatures
  • CCO Patch for Skyrim Immersive Creatures

Interesting NPCs[edit | edit source]

  • CCF Patch for Interesting NPCs

Inconsequential NPCs[edit | edit source]

  • No notes at this time


BENCHMARK

Art of the Catch[edit | edit source]

  • CCOR Patch for Art of the Catch

Campfire[edit | edit source]

  • No notes at this time

Frostfall[edit | edit source]

  • SkyUI Add-On for Frostfall

Hunterborn[edit | edit source]

  • No notes at this time

Hunting in Skyrim - No Perks[edit | edit source]

  • Turn off skinning system (when available), this conflicts with Hunterborn.
  • Manually loot the goat in the “It All Starts With a Wolf” quest.
  • Manually loot the deer in “There’s More Than One Way to Skin a..” quest.


BENCHMARK

Climates of Tamriel[edit | edit source]

  • (Testing) Hazardous recommended.
  • (Testing) Warm recommended.
  • (Testing) Nights: Level 3 recommended.


BENCHMARK

STEP Extended Selections[edit | edit source]

Interface[edit | edit source]

Disease Descriptions

  • Install the Realistic Needs and Diseases version.

Immersive HUD

  • No notes at this time

Lore-Based Loading Screens

  • No notes at this time

Main Menu Spinning Emblem

  • Slow version recommended.

Landscape & Environment[edit | edit source]

AMidianBorn Caves and Mines

  • 1k version

AMidianBorn Whiterun

  • 1k version

Footprints

  • No notes at this time

Lanterns Of Skyrim

  • (Testing) Also install the CoT presets.
  • Recommendation: (Testing)

Re-Defined Dungeons

  • 1024 version

Characters & Creatures[edit | edit source]

Bird and Flocks

  • Hearthfire Edition
  • This mod conflicts with DynDOLOD generation, disable if generating new LODs.

Animations & Effects[edit | edit source]

Animated Weapon Enchants

  • No notes at this time

Faster Get Up Stand Up Animation

  • No notes at this time

Deadly Spell Impacts

  • Medium, low-quality available.

Enhanced Blood Textures

  • No notes at this time

Improved Weapon Impact Effects

  • No notes at this time

Lightning During Thunder Storms

  • Also install the CoT patch.

Smaller Ice Spikes and Spear

  • No notes at this time

Wonders of Weather

  • No notes at this time

Clutter & Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]

The 418th Step

  • No notes at this time

Dark Brotherhood Tenets Restored

  • No notes at this time

Radiant and Unique Potions and Poisons HD

  • Skipped for now.

Realistic Instruments

  • No notes at this time

Rens HD Shrines

  • No notes at this time

Sound[edit | edit source]

Immersive Thunder

  • No notes at this time

BENCHMARK

STEP Extended Gameplay[edit | edit source]

Combat and Magic[edit | edit source]

Complimentary Mods[edit | edit source]

Combat and Magic[edit | edit source]

BENCHMARK

Fixes[edit | edit source]

Mod Name Version Notes
Wiseman303's Flora Fixes v2.01 Merge in the WM Flora Fixes SMIM Patch optional

Skills & Perks[edit | edit source]

Mod Name Version Notes
Ordinator - Perks of Skyrim by Enai Siaion v7.31 Merge in the Ordinator - Dragonborn Respec optional
Custom Uncapper for Ordinator by Shruikan v4.04 Install the v4.04 main file. Custom settings recommended.

Crafting[edit | edit source]

Mod Name Version Notes
Complete Alchemy and Cooking Overhaul by kryptopyr v1.2 Guide
CACO-Ordinatored by Servant of Sin v1.42 Install CACO-Ordinatored - Merged optional
CACO - Patch for USLEEP v0.0 Compatibility for Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch
CACO - Patch for Invisibility Eyes Fix v0.0 Compatibility for Invisibility Eyes Fix
CACO - Patch for Audio Overhaul for Skyrim v0.0 Compatibility for Audio Overhaul for Skyrim
CACO - Patch for Complete Crafting Overhaul v0.0 Compatibility for Complete Crafting Overhaul
CACO - Patch for Cutting Room Floor v0.0 Compatibility for Cutting Room Floor
Complete Crafting Overhaul Remade by kryptopyr v1.7 Guide
Complete Crafting Overhaul - TrueWeaponsLvlLists.esp v0.0 This replaces the TrueWeaponsLvlLists ESP from Weapons and Armor Fixes

Archery[edit | edit source]

Mod Name Version Notes
Archery Gameplay Overhaul v0.0 New archery animations, bleed effect, magic arrows and draw fatigue.
Nock to Tip v0.0 Craft arrows and upgrade (restring) bows.
Sneak Tools v0.0 Adds some unique arrow types and mechanics.
Sneak Tools Patch v0.0 Fixes some problems with the original mod.

Combat[edit | edit source]

Mod Name Version Notes
ACE - Combat Skills v0.0 Install Magic, Realistic Combat, Synergies and BYOG
Action Combat v0.0 Adds weapon parrying, pain reaction, exhaustion, counter-strikes & vulnerability.
Combat Behavior Improved v0.0 Cancel attacks by blocking, timed blocking, speed fixes
Battle Fatigue and Injuries v0.0 Injuries and associated penalties during battles.
Enhanced Enemy AI v0.0 Script-free improvement on enemy combat styles.
NPC Knockout Overhaul v0.0 Stealth and combat knockouts are now possible.
Revenge of the Enemies v0.0 Enemies use skills, spells and perks during combat.
RotE - Patch for CCF v0.0 Compatibility for Clothing and Clutter Fixes
RotE - Patch for COP v0.0 Compatibility for Consistent Older People
RotE - Patch for USLEEP v0.0 Compatibility for Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch
RotE - Patch for WAF v0.0 Compatibility for Weapons and Armor Fixes
Yield v0.0 Enemies will yield and go non-hostile.

Dragons[edit | edit source]

Mod Name Version Notes
Dragon Combat Overhaul v0.0 Dragons are smarter and have more combat tactics.
Deadly Dragons v0.0 Dragons present a real challenge.

Magic[edit | edit source]

Mod Name Version Notes
Apocalypse Magic v0.0 Adds a huge number of new spells.
Apocalypse Magic - Patch for Ordinator v0.0 Compatibility for Ordinator
Forgotten Magic Redone v0.0 Adds unique spells that level with use.
Smart Cast v0.0 Streamlined, quick-fire casting.
Spell Chaining v0.0 Chain spells together for added effects.
Spell Charging v0.0 Charge spells before use, or absorb them for added effects.
Wrath of Nature v0.0 Nature magic and animal transformations.

Interface[edit | edit source]

Mod Name Version Notes
Disease Descriptions v0.0
Even Better Quest Objectives v0.0
Hardcore Compass - No Found Places or Enemies v0.0
Immersive HUD - iHUD v0.0
Lore-Based Loading Screens v0.0
Main Menu Spinning Emblem - Very Slow v0.0
No Menu and Loading Smoke v0.0
Non-Automatic Skill Books v0.0
People are Strangers v0.0
Real Names v0.0
Unique Region Names v0.0



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